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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.60, 254.36 and 47.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.60, 254.36 and 47.86 is: 71.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.60 : 254.36 = 47.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.60/254.36 = 47.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.60x = 254.36 × 47.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.60x = 12,173.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,173.67/169.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.78

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